| Submit your comments on this article |
| Science & Technology |
| N95 Masks May Expose You to 'Toxic Volatile Organic Compounds' |
| 2023-08-28 |
| [MAIL] The surgical N95 mask has been held up as the gold standard when it comes to protecting against Covid. But a study quietly re-shared by the National Institutes of Health in spring suggests the tight-fitting mask may expose users to dangerous levels of toxic chemicals. Researchers from Jeonbuk National University in South Korea looked at two types of disposable medical-grade masks, as well as several reusable cotton masks. The study found that the chemicals released by these masks had eight times the recommended safety limit of toxic volatile organic compounds (TVOCs). Inhaling TVOCs has been linked to health issues like headaches and nausea, while prolonged and repeated has been linked to organ damage and even cancer. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #10 But that isn't what everyone was wearing, was it? Also good to note that even traditionally recognized responsible manufacturers have tainted masks, nevermind the widely used Chinese style recycled fiber gags. I find it fascinating that a week ago all the cat ladies starting talking masks. An article by Daily Mail, who was so far in the tank they cosplay as Aquaman. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2023-08-28 21:29 |
| #9 If you are wearing 10 masks, makes sure the last one is not an N95. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2023-08-28 20:22 |
| #8 South Korean Medical Face Masks Suppliers and Manufacturers |
| Posted by: Grom the Kindly 2023-08-28 14:47 |
| #7 Ultimately funded by Chinese manufacturing techniques. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2023-08-28 11:50 |
| #6 Wonder who funded the research? |
| Posted by: Grom the Kindly 2023-08-28 11:31 |
| #5 When I was working in Oak Ridge the Gubamint did a study on TVOCs in the office place. The study determined that the primary source for them was human bio-effluent emissions, otherwise known as burps and farts. |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2023-08-28 11:25 |
| #4 Are you overweight? Are your lungs impaired from old age, chemicals, tobacco smoke or the like? Then why not impair your ability to breath oxygen from the air in and see what happens! |
| Posted by: magpie 2023-08-28 10:59 |
| #3 Here we go again... |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2023-08-28 07:04 |
| #2 Yeah, turns out paper straws are full of stuff you shouldn't put in your mouth too. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2023-08-28 06:55 |
| #1 |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2023-08-28 06:29 |